Hello, friends, and happy Saturday! Today’s Saturday Seven 293: Lifestyle & More for Quilters shares fun things I’ve found this week from around the internet and more. I have self-care ideas, recipes to try, and more. I hope you’ll enjoy today’s post and that your weekend is off to a wonderful start.
Saturday Seven 293: Lifestyle & More for Quilters
1. Self-Care
I loved this article on “Opting Out of a Hyper Culture.” It shared many practical ideas for bringing more calm into our lives. And I also loved this article with good ideas for changing habits.
2. Recipes to Try
I can’t wait to try this Better than Bellagio Chicken dish for our Sunday dinner–looks fancy but easy! And I’m also going to try this Fruit Salad–looks so refreshing! I also want to try this Bruschetta Pasta Salad.
3. Quilt + Sew
Less than a week until we can share our next collection and so many new patterns! Look for the new fabric post and video next Friday. And Fat Quarter Shop just shared the finishing pattern for the Bountiful Blooms Charity Sew Along Quilt. Get all of the details here.
4. Podcast Recommendations
This week I listened to this Adam Grant conversation with James Clear. (Clear is the author of the excellent book Atomic Habits–it’s a must read). I also enjoyed the Best of Both Worlds episode on Thoughts on Our Own Screen Time.
5. Organize + More
I loved this article with the “8 Unexpected Perks of a Clutter-Free Home.” I’m definitely not clutter-free yet, but I do love seeing small changes make a big impact. I organized a storage closet the other day and just felt so happy! More decluttering is on the calendar this weekend! And finally, Amazon Prime Days are coming next week. I will have some fun things to share then! For now, you can shop my favorites in my Storefront.
6. 15th Blog Anniversary
It’s been fifteen years since I started this blog. I really can’t believe it 🙂 Read my post about the journey and enter for a chance to win a $150 gift certificate from Fat Quarter Shop here.
7. Recently on the Blog
Below you’ll find links to the post from earlier this week on the blog:
- Quilting Life Block of the Month July 2023
- A Quilting Life Blog 15th Anniversary
- A Quilting Life Early Summer Works in Progress
Thanks so much for stopping by to read the Saturday Seven 293: Lifestyle & More for Quilters post. If you’re looking for more similar inspiration, you can find all of the earlier posts in this series here.
Happy quilting!
Kathy Carroll says
thank you for the article on decluttering! It went along with what I am currentlly doing
. It is exhausting to get my home there after years of clutter. However, each little or big gain lightens my stress level.2 rooms and the garage to go and I woll have a better handle on the clutter. I realize it is a lifestyle change for both of us here. So worth it! Thank you for sharing!
Happy sewing!
Cheryl Jackson says
Congrats Sherri on 15 years of your quilting journey and thanks for sharing it with us. I moved from Texas to Mexico about 3 years ago and now a favorite part of my journey is sharing my love of quilting with my new Mexican friends. We gather in my sewing space and though my Spanish is still limited and quilting unknown to them, we are making quilts!!!
Mary says
I love your blog posts. Thank you so much for sharing recipes. The Belagio chicken recipe looks great. I will be trying it.
I too, am in the clean out and declutter mode. I took on my mud room and the cleaning closet this week and what a great feeling when it was done. My husband said “ now I will be able to find things”. This is from a man who can’t find anything unless it is staring him in the face.
Thanks and have a great weekend.
Carol Bustos says
My favorite part of quilting has to be the piecing. I love putting the pieces together and then sewing them up. It’s so fun and addicting. Congratulations on 15 years and I’m so glad I found your blog.
Sharon Pickle says
Congratulations on 15 years! Love watching your videos. I really enjoyed doing your 2022 block of the month. My favorite part of quilting is the binding. I love to look at all the piecing and quilting as I complete the adventure.
Donna Dixon says
Congratulations. 15 years! Love watching the pod cast on YouTube. Love the patterns and the beautiful fabrics.
Jane Johnson says
Hey, congratulations on 15 years of sharing with us. I have just joined this journey in the last 4 years. Your ideas, content and encouragement have helped draw me into this world of quilting and given me new ideas and outlets for my new found skills. Thank you for all you do to keep us connected.
Denise says
Congratulations on your 15th anniversary! That is a lot of years of sharing your life, passions and interests with us. Your joy of quilting is a blessing. Thank you for sharing.
Sandra says
Your blog keeps me inspired and I am always happy to learn quilting ideas and techniques/patterns that you share with us…. thanks for your good work!!
Coleen says
Thank you for sharing your love of quilting with all of us for the last 15 years! You have encouraged many new quilters, taught veteran quilters new methods & inspired us all. Congratulations!
Kathleen says
fifteen years! That’s wonderful! You keep me so inspired and I have improved so much watching your YouTube channel. Congratulations and thank you for all you do.
Ann says
Congrats on 15 years
Thank you for all you do
Karen Collier says
Happy 15th Anniversary! I have enjoyed your blog so much and I’ve learned so much from you. One of my favorite things that I love about quilting is the sense of accomplishment every time I finish a block. My sewing room is my happy place!
Karen says
Congratulations on your 15th anniversary. I started following your blog along with Kimberly’s a few months back. I also look forward to your you tube videos with Chelsi and Billy. I started to learn to quilt in Jan and my first one was for my moms Mother’s Day gift and 2nd was my dads Father’s Day gift. They absolutely loved their quilts (even more then the electric bike my sister and step mother bought my dad 😀). He said he’ll get more use out of my quilt. I’ve made 2 more but not quilted yet. I’m making one for my hubbys birthday in Aug and struggling with the colors but not given up. Thanks for sharing your quilting journey and I look forward to the new collection. I just received my Favorite Things collection from Fat quarter shop and already picked out a winter table runner yo make. Congratulations again.
Karen from Ct.
Gail Robertshaw says
Love the fruit salad with citrus. Congratulations on 15 years!
Keep bringing your wonderful creations. Love following you!
Sara Reinelt says
Happy anniversary! I enjoy reading your blog and watching your videos. Keep it up!
Janet Berry says
Your fabric is so pretty. Wish I had tons of money.
Sheila Davis says
How exciting to reach 15 years of blogging! Your blog is always fun to read and it is why people keep coming back to read it. You are very talented and fortunately have put those talents to good use! Congratulations!
julie e kaplan says
my congratulations to your 15 year anniversary. you have created quite a successful business and have made it sew much fun for your followers. thank you for sharing your talent, your inspiration, and your good-nature. here’s to at least 15 more years!!
Abbie Lawyer says
I love your miniature quilts in your sewing room. Do you have patterns for them, or have you ever had a quilt along for them. Thank you.